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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Our Spring Stock of Carpets
is complete in every respect.
The largest, fullest assortment
we've ever had. Floor Com
forts of a hundred kinds. In
Brussels, besides the goods of
home manufacture we have all
the leading English makes. A
more varied line OF patterns and
colorings than you can see in
any other store hereabout.
From 81 to $3.50 for best inn
ported.
The season is ripe for Mat
tings, and we have in store
every grade from $3.50 a roll
of 40 yards to the fine qualities
of Fancies and Damasks. Sam
pies by mail. Mating Rugs,
81, SI.25 and $3.50.
Another invoice of real Dag
hastan Rugs at SI2. The lot
we told you of the other day
went with a rush. Very little
to pay for a full-size fireplace
rug of even a poorer grade,
Just the thing for use on Mat
tings.
For summer use the quaint
Japanese Rugs, 3x6, $3.50, and
cute Japanese Mats, IS cents
Many ladies give a novel anc
pleasing effect to a room by
using the mats as splashers.
Ingram Art Squares Of large
size for hardwood floors.
Ingram Carpets woven in one
piece, 5x2H to AXIS, at 81
So uare yard and up.
Smyrna Rugs, pretty and fol
little.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
Personal.

B. l. Price and wife are taking trip in
the West.
MIS- Lingle and son are visiting at Mr..
j. j. Browers.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Writ went to New
York on Tuesday.
Miss Henderson, of Montgomery Station,
has been visiting at the Normal School this
week.
A. M. Dewitt, of Orangeville, was in the
city last week, buying new goods for his
store.
Mrs d. ]. Waller, Sr., who has been
quite i'll for several weeks, is slowly i'm
proving.
John j. McHenry, of Benton, went to
Philadelphia on Tuesday to buy new goods
for his store
Mrs. E, Jacoby and Mrs. p. S. Moyel
started for Michigan on Tuesday to see
their mother, Mrs. " Bidleman, who is il
very poor health.
MIR. Chas. Walters, one of the surveyors
on Is. " 5. r. r., who has been at Belle
lonte for some time, returned to town oi
Tuesday.
Mrs. l.. b. Rupert, Mrs. l. X Miller ant
Mrs Elias Mendenhall started for the Wes
Wednesday morning. They expect t(
visit friends, and will be absent few
weeks.
Rev. W. G. Leverett attended convoca
ton at Belefonte on Tuesday and Wednes
day. and then went to Reading to attend
meeting of the standing Committee OF th'
Diocese of Central Pennsylvania.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
Mason & HaInlin Organs.

Mason g. Hamin bid fair to become as
famous for their pianos as they have long
been for their word-renowned organs. The
distinguishing feature about the Mason Il
Hamln Piano is an important improvement
In the method of holling the strings. They
are secured by metallic fastenings, instead
of by the friction of pins set in wood, as
has been the case, and the advantages re
sulting are highly important Wonderful
beauty and musical quality of tone; far less
liability of getting out of tune; greater re.
liability in trying climates and greater
solidity Of construction and durability are
cacuroI
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Columbia county is represented In the
State Legislature by two careful, pains
taking and conscientious members, This
being the second term for A. L. Fritz, Esq,
he has become familiar with the rules and
order of business and is this term taking
part 10 the public discussions OF many
questions when they come before the
House. He occupies choice seat in the
front row on the Democratic side, being
sandwiched between Faunce and the re-
nowned Hughey Mackin, OF Philadelphia
Representative Fox is serving his hrs'
term and at the beginning of the
session was unfamiliar with the modes oi
legislation. But he is entering heartily in
the work and is careful TO serve the inter
ests of his constituents. He occupies
seat in the outer row, near the Speakers
room. Republican,
| The above notice is justly merited by
the gentlemen named When their conduc
"a members receives commendation, no
only from their own party, but from thu
organ of the opposition, they may well fee
that they are doing their whole duty b!
representing all the people OF the county
and not merely the party that elected them
| This is as it should be.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
Council proceedings.
Bloomsbury, April 81, 1888

Bloomsbury, April 81, 1887.
Council met. Present p. ). Harman,
president, and all the members. On mo-
tion of Wlntersteen aud Cadow, II. Ii.
Ringler was elected secretary pro tenn.
A number of residents of West Blooms
burg appeared before the council, and
claimed that the grade as fixed west of
Leonard st. was too low, and asked that
it be raised. On motion it was agreed to
meet on the ground the next evening at
half past six o'clock,
On motion it was agreed to proceed to
the election of Secretary. On first ballot
Sloan received 3, Neyhard 3, Schoch /.
On second ballot Sloan 3, Neyhard 4.
President declared Mr.. Neyhard elected.
On motion ad journed. r. II. RINGLER,
Secretary pro TEN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Last Monday night very pleasant dance
was given In winona Hall, in Mr.. p. e.
Wirrs building on Main street. Between
30 and 40 young people Of town were pres
ent. At nine o'clock the dancing began,
and was kept up until two, when sh'
party departed, all having spent very
pleasant evening.
The music was furnished by three Ital
ians on harp and two violins. Durin,
an interval between the dances they rem
dered some very pretty selections of music
which were loudly applauded. Thes'
musicians pass through here every year
and their music is always welcome here
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

PLYING THEIR TRADE IN wIIKRsBARRR, BUT
LIKELY TO BR BROKEN UP.

For more than year past Wilkesbarre
has been infested by gang Of thieves who
dehed the whole police force and private
detectives TO ferret them out They enter
ed bushes housess In the heart Of the city
and made way with their stolen booty in
safety. Private residences, which were
supposed to be almost burglar. proof, were
invaded without the least difficulty. The
most daring robbery was committed about
six weeks ago when the thieves entered
Long g. Durant's gents furnishing store,
on south Main street, and got away with
several hundred dollars worth of goods
The police couldn't make head or tail out
OF this raid, as an electric light hangs in
front of the store, and private watchman,
besides the regular policeman, Is on duty
in the block where Long & Duranrs build
ing is located.
The Mayor and Chief Of Police came TO
the conclusion that such daring thievery
| was the work Of none others but profess
ional thieves from one of the large cities.
The police were accordingly notified to
| keep sharp lookout for all strangers.
Shortly after the Long & Durant robbery
Father Nage's residence, adjoining st.
Nicholas German Catholic Church, was
entered, but the thieves were scared of
before they could get anything, the prizes
calling out from his bed room: "Who i:
thereH" few days afterward man Civ
| inc bia 10 Ka1tx x.,aa pr
Father Nagel positively identified him a.
the man who was in the room. The prizes
said Kelly's was the same face he saw
under the gas jet in his room on the nigh
of the attempted robbery. On the strength
of this testimony Kelly was committed t,
Jail, where he still languishes.
Chief of Police Myers recently received
a telegram from Mayor Brett, OF Altoona
stating that young man giving his nam
as Charles Whitman had been arreste,
there while in the act of selling some val
liable jewelry which he had in his possess
ion. From papers found on the prisone
it was learned that he was from Wilkes
barre. Chief Myers at once went to AL
toona and upon his arrival recognize,
Whitman as Charles Rittenmyer, youn
man who has given the authorities consid
cradle trouble in the past. On his perso
were found three $50 gold pieces, lady
gold watch, two gold rings, a watch chain
breast pins. earrings and other articles
Chief Myers recognized many of tn
articles as the property of Professor Charlie
B. Creman, of Wilkesbarre, whose hous
was robbed abont two mouths ago. Th
prisoner was taken to Wilkesbarre and a
a hearing before Mayor Sutton was CON
mitted to the county Jail in default c
81 800 bail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The latest farmer cheater represents him
self as an agent OF society for the protec
ton of small binds, and anxious to procure
the farmers cooperation. The farmer is
induced to sign his name to a pledge mol
to kill any song birds, but this pledge a'
usual. becomes transformed in time into
promissory note, in the hands of an inno
cent third party, and the farmer finds Il
cheaper to pay than to fight it,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Chambry Robes, embroider-
ed. A this-year novelty in cot
ton stuffs. IL yards of 27-inch
plain; ~ yards, wide embroid-
cry, for flouncing; same, narrow,
for waist, collar and cuffs. SI.75,
in neat box.
No wonder the things 60.
Or the better ones at S.. Or
the still better at 81, that you
can hardly tell from silk and
wool. The fancy stuff for trim.
ing has a surface spattered with
plush squares. a yards of it,
and 8 yards of 4o-inch plain.
Sateen Robes, too. IL yards
plain, 80 in. wide, ~ yards
panel, M yards narrow, for
collars, cuffs, and vest from,
trimming. SO.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
Fire Near I.ightstreet.

Last Friday afternoon, barn on the
farm of VIM. Hagenbuch, short distance
above Lightstreet, took fire and burned to
the ground. The cause was unknown. A
threshing machine and tread power attach
ment were destroyed, and about 300 BUSH
els of corn and 90 bushels of rye. Almost
all the live stock was out OF the barn. Mr..
Sitter, who works the farm, was in the
fields with the horses, and no live stock was
burned except litter Of young pigs. The
barn was quite large one, and is great
loss to its owntr.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Atwood Challis, 50 cents
very rich colorings, 90 cents.
The same cloth, it's the printing
that makes the price difference.
One impression, one color; for
the most artistic effect six OF
seven impressions. Exact as in
a lithograph; rich, exquisite.
Some of the styles handsomer
than we know of anywhere else
in town.
Printed Mohairs. Neat fig
ures on grounds of pink, cream
blue and ecru shades-eigh
colorings. Sheeny, light anc
lustrous stuff. A shake and the
dust goes. 27 in, 37H cents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The Postoflice Department officials are
having prepared series of new designs
of embossed stamps for stamped envelopes
of the one, two, three, four and hVe cent
denominations. The head of Franklin has
been selected for the one-cent stamp ana
the heaus of Washington, jackson ana
Grant for the two, four and hve cent ue'
nominations respectively. This series Will
he ready for issue about May /,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
QUEEN vIcroRIA,s GROWN

The crown Of Queen Victoria consists Of
diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphlres and
emerads, set in silver and gold Its gross
weight is 80 on. 5 dwt troy The number
of diamonds are 1852; pearls, 273;
rubies, 0; sapphires, III emeralds, II. 1t
is an old saying Uneasy lies the head that
wears a crown, 1t is better to wear the
crown of perfect health and peace OF
mind through the curative effects of Per
rne's Pure Barley NJ, 1t Whiskey. Fol
sale by c. B. Robbins, Bloomsbury, Pa.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Dickens, Scott, Thackeray and
all standard authors in various
editions-same as any big book
store; Wanamaker prices-not
the same. That's one reason
why we sell more books (they
say than any other house in
this country,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The first number of the Historical Journal,
monthly record devoted principally to
northwestern Pennsylvania, published at
Williamsport by John F. Meginness, has
been received. Its object is the preserva-
tion of local history in the west branch
valley of the Susquehanna, the Juniata re-
gion, and the northwestern part of the
state. The Price is two dollars year
Mr.. Meginness is the editorial writer of the
Gazette & Bulletin, and he wields ready
pen. The first number is full OF interest
and promises much for the future.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The State Council of Penna. Or3er
United American Mechanics will meet in
annual session 10 the hall of the Farmers
Produce Exchange, on Tuesday morning
next, May 3, at 10 o'clock. 1t will be CON-
posed of about 1876 representatives and
officers and will continue for three days
An address of welcome will be delivered
on Tuesday morning by Rev. Prof, Waller,
which will be responded to by some mem
Der OF State Council.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
AIbOr Day at the Normal.

The exercises at the Normal School last
Friday afternoon were of an interesting
character. The program was arranged by
the students, and consisted of original
speeches and compositions, recitations
and readings, anG songs. At the close of
the literary exercises in the hall, tree plant
irg was in order. The seniors planted an
oak; the juniors, two Japanese ives; the
teachers class, "a maple. The academies
also planted tree.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Alfred McIlenry continues in the mer-
camille business atthe old stand, in Benton,
formerly owned by his father, and more
recently by A. Il IL. McHenry. The latter
firm was dissolved on April /. He proposes
to do ready pay business, and to sci
goods at u less profit, and purchasers will
find it to their advantage to deal with him
All kinds of produce will be taken in ex
change for goods.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The body of F. G, Decker, of Mehoop-
any, prominent member of the Grand
Army and commander OF the Jacob May
nard post, who disappeared from his home
six weeks ago, was found floating down the
Susauehanna river, near Tunkhannock, on
Monday. 1t is thought he was accident
ally drowned while crossing the river in a
small boat near Falls sta tion.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
y. II. Barnu,n on Advertising.

Addressing body of business men at
Bridgeport, p. T. Barnum said; You do
not any of you advertise enough. You
ought to use printers ink every day. You
are asleep and want your business to run
itself Standing advertisements in paper
command confidence. The man who for
years lives in the same community and
leads a reputable life, even tn ough he be OF
moderate ability, will grow in the conf
dence and esteem of his fellows. On the
same principle newspaper advertisement
becomts familiar in the eyes of the reader.
1t may seldom be read, still 1t makes the
name and business of the man familiar and
its presence in the column of paper in
spires confidence in the stability of its en-
terprise
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

A child of MIR, and Mrs. Paul Meyer died
suddenly at their home on Third street
last Saturday morning, aged three years
and seven months. The child was as well
as ever on Friday, but was taken sick Fri
day night, and died Saturday morning Of
congestion Of the brain. The funeral ser
vices took place at the house on Monday
afternoon, and were largely attended. The
remains were inferred in Rosemont Gene
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Messrs. White, Conner & Sloan of the
Orangeville Agricultural Works have add
ed new facilities for turning out their agri-
cultural implements which have already
earned such wide reputation. They ex-
pect during this season even to surpass the
past efforts and produce machinery which
will be received everywhere with satisfact.
ion and at such prices as will please the
farming community, Our farmers who
are in need of any machinery will do well
to call upon them
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
SALES.

For SALE.-Pair of handsome bay horses
six and seven years old, large and strong,
GOOD drivers and will work anywhere.
Warranted sound and free from faults or
blemshes are offered for sale solely for
want of use. j. K. SCHUYLER
APRIL 80. David Yost committee of B c.
Hess. will sell real estate in Fishingcreek
twp. at Q p. m. See advertisement.
APRIL 30 William DeLong adninistra.
tor of Samuel Keller, deceased, will sell
real estate in Orange township, at 10 a. m.
See advertisement
w. s. Hess, administrator Of the estate
of George Kelchner deceased, will sell val
liable property on the west end OF :he
premises in Centre township on Saturday
apri 3Oth. commencing at one O'Clock.
A tract of 412 acres will positively be sold
either as a whole or in parts to suit pur
chasers,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

All communications for this paper should
be addressed to THE COLUMBIAN. Letters
addressed to either of the editors person.
ally are not opened by the other, and this
sometimes leads to the omission Of matter
Intended for publication, by reason of the
absence of the one to whom it is addressed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

During the past winter chickens have
been very scarce, and it has been difficult
for those who do not raise poultry to OBJ
tain what they want for table use. 1t is
said that the reason so few are brought in
from the country is that the huckstt rs
gather them up. If that be true, it shows
that the demand for poultry in this county
is greater than the supply, and farmers
would do well to give more attention to
| poultry raising. There is always a ready
sale for chickens and turkeys in the towns,
and those who have sufficient land to allow
the poultry to run on, would no doubt find
good profit IN raising large quantities.
Like every other profitable business, how
ever, it requires some care and attention.
When hens are compelled to steal their
nests because none are provided for them,
AMI the chicks are obliged to pick up their
own living because they are not properly
fed, the result cannot be expected to be
very profitable.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The Nescopeck Railroad, extending from
Neseopeck on the North and West Branch
Railway to Rock Glen Junction on the
sunbury, llazelton and Wilkes'Bsrre nan
way, distance of 1l6 miles, was opened
for traffic Monday, and will be operated o'
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company lessee
of the North and West Branch Halfway, ii
part of the sunrury Division OF the fhila
delnhia and Erie Railroad Division
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The 18th annual convention of the Co.
lumbia County Sunday School Association
will meet in the NJ. E. Church of Berwick
on Wednesday aud Thursday, ,Junel and 2
The programs will be sent ont in due season
and will contain particulars
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Candidates are beginning to loom up for
all the county offices to be filled this year,
and the announcement of their candidacy
will be made soon in the newspapers. LIE,
the campaign be conducted decently
fairly, honestly and honorably.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
Reduced Rates.

Hereafter the price for publishing Exc
cutors, and administrators notices in the
CotuaBlAN will be 200 including a note
and receipt book. No other paper in tn,
county makes so liberal an offer.
Auditors notices also reduced to $500
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

An entertainment will be gwen in the
Lutheran church this friday evening un-
der the auspices of the Children's Mission.
ary Society. Great care has been given
with the programme, and rare treat is
expected
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

DRUNKENNESS, OR LIQUOR HABIT, CAN BE
CURED BY ADMINISTERING DIR. HAINRs'
GOLDEN SPEolFIo 1t can be given in cup
of coffee or tea without the knowledge of
the person taking it, effecting speedy and
permanent cure, whether the patient is a
moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck.
Thousands of drunkards haYe been made
temperate men who have taken the Golden
Specific In their coffee without their knowl-
edLe, and to-day believe they quit drink.
ing of their own free will. No harmfrl
effects results from its administration.
Cures guaranteed, Send for circular and
full particulars. Address il confidence
Golden Specific Co., 1856 Race Stu Cincin
| natl, Ohio. dec . 81 ly.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The latest craze in Uphol-
stery is for the beautifully color
ed canvas curtains, like Madras
in effect, but stronger. Pat for
the seashore or for out-of-town
houses. $3.50 to S3.75 a pair.
The ever-liked Madras, too. By
the pair; Chintz Madras, $3.50
to SIS. Lemon Madras, 81 to
SO. By the yard: Chintz Mad,
ras, 4oc. to 81. Lemon Mad.
ras, 35c. to 6oc. Crete Mad
ras, 2oc. to 4Oc.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The Keystone Mers, Saturday paper for
merly published in Williamsport, has ceas'
ed to exist, and there are several business
men in that city who have a large-sized
stock of experienceiin journalism, for which
they paid goodly sum of ready cash.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

A rumor was circulated on oar streets
wednesday evening" that telegram had
been received announcing that the building
OF the river bridge would be commenced al
once. No such telegram was received.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29
A Fine Residence For sale.

The executors OF Mary N. Harman, de-
ceased offer at private sale handsome
residence on Market street above Main
Bloomsbury The house is OF brick, large
pleasant rooms, steam heat, gas, water
sewerage, and all modern improvements
There is a large frame barn, ice house ant
outbuildings. One of the most desirable
locations in the town. Terms easy.
They also offer for sale thirty-seven acres
Of land on Normal hill, adjoining p. Dill
Ions and the Hoyt estate. Can bt
divided into desirable building lots. Fo
terms and particulars apply to !. W. Nc
Kelvy, one of the executors, or Geo. E
Elwell, attorney, Bloomsbury, Pa. If
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

CHRONIC CoUaHs AND COLDS and all dis
eases of the throat and lungs can be cured
by the use Of Scotrs Emulsion, as it con-
tains the healing virtues Of Cod Liver Oil
and Hypophosphites in their fullest form.
81 consider Scott's Emulsion the remedy
par-excellence in tuberculous and strumous
affections, to say nothing of ordinary colds
and throat troubles.-W. r. s. CoNNELL,
M. D., Manchester, o.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Mary Kline, a young daughter of NJ. L.
Kline, of Orangeville, has been very SICK
with pneumonia at her grandfather, Mr.
A.W. Fry's,on Third street, the past week
She is somewhat improved, but still very
sick
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

The Merchant Tailoring Department is
now replete in Spring styles. Call and sec
the largest stock of Cloths, Casslmeres, SC,
TO select from. Suits made up in City Style
at ID. Lowenberg's, Merchant Tailor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

And now the time for house. cleaning is
last approaching. Soon the noise of the
beating of carpets, and the smoke from
burning rubbish will rise above the din of
our busy streets.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

Jno. Reice has changed his plans In re-
ference to going into business in Philadel-
phia He seems to like Bloomsbury better
as he returned last week and is again help
ing his brother, G. E. Reice.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1887-04-29

A Dairy Maids Festival was given at the
house of Mr.. c. ". Miller on Centre street
last Friday evening, for the benefit of the
Presbyterian church. Quite number OF
people were present, and nice sum Of
money was realized